Beer Shipments via Schencker
Schencker is going to co-ordinate the Euro Demand Point (EDP) of Heineken Breweries in Rotterdam. From this EDP the special beers of various European breweries are…
Samskip to Start Second Iceland Service
Samskip will very soon start a second service between Rotterdam and Iceland. It already chartered a 364 TEU vessel for the new service. The two 703 TEU vessels of…
Shooting at Terminal in Freeport, Texas
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Marine Safety Bulletin advising the marine community of a shooting at the BASF Terminal in Freeport, Texas. A man who appeared to be…
Chesapeake Bay Port Access Routes Study Proposed
The U.S. Coast Guard issued a Notice stating that it has completed the Port Access Routes Study for the Approaches to Chesapeake Bay. The study recommended various changes…
QM2 Gets Warm Reception
(Photo Credit: Richard Grable) The world's largest cruise ship, Queen Mary 2, pictured arriving January 26 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Flood Promoted
sector. Acquisition, will oversee operations at the facility effective Feb. Maritime, who is retiring after 18 years with the West Coast shipyard. Flood will report to Irwin F. Grumman Newport News.
Kongsberg Chosen for Navy Simulation Test
Training (NSST) programs. their integration with the NSST programs. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. simulators have been selected for installation at US Naval bases in Japan.
Cosco Bulk Carrier Meets Security Code
in North or South America to the IMO’s International Ship and Port Security (ISPS)Code. COSCO (H.K.) Shipping Company’s 17,066 dwt bulk carrier “You Ya” was successfully…
Container on Barge Service Launched
The Port of Greater Baton Rouge announced a new weekly short-sea shipping service for containers via barge to the Port of New Orleans. This regular service is scheduled…
Port Authority Commission Delivers Security Equipment
The Port of Houston Authority (PHA) commission approved several recommendations involving contract awards, bids and proposals, professional services and general…
AWO: AIS Expansion Needs Careful Consideration
Mandatory carriage of automatic identification systems (AIS) throughout the country, as it is currently envisioned by the Coast Guard, will not result in increased safety or security…
Ten MAN B&W engines for Cruise Vessels
The MAN B&W Diesel Group will supply a total of ten 12V48/60B Diesel engines to the Meyer Werft, Germany for two cruise vessel newbuildings of Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Miami.
Panama Canal Fees Rise
• other miscellaneous changes to the Tug and Linehandlers rates. These new tariffs will be effective March 1, 2004 and will be available at the following site by no later than January 23…
Domestic Defense Bill Introduced
Senator Clinton (D-NY) introduced the Domestic Defense Fund Act of 2004 (S. 2021) to provide for a domestic defense fund to improve the Nation's homeland defense, and for other purposes.
Seaport Security Bill Introduced
Representative Millender-McDonald (D-CA) introduced the United States Seaport Multiyear Security Enhancement Act (H.R. 3712) to improve seaport security. If enacted…
Senator Clinton Opposes Seaway Expansion
Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton called on President Bush to abandon a Corps of Engineers study that could lead to what is being called a costly and environmentally harmful expansion of the St.
Hollings Secures $29.5 Million for Port
U.S. Sen. Fritz Hollings announced today that he has secured a total of $29.5 million for port security efforts at the Port of Charleston as part of the fiscal year 2004 Omnibus Appropriations bill.
HazMat Response Handbook Available
The U.S. Coast Guard released its Hazardous Materials Response Special Teams Capabilities and Contact Handbook. The thick document provides guidance on occupational health and safety…
Optional rider for proof of additional NVOCC financial responsibility
The Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) that would, if adopted, provide for an optional rider for proof of additional…
RIB Tender
commercial gasoline engines and one (1) trailer. Operations on inland waters.
